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TikTok will block beauty filters for teens

TikTok Announces Plan to Block Some Beauty Filters for Minors

"By fostering a culture of authenticity, respect and support, we can create a digital world where everyone feels empowered to be their true self," the company said.

SiliconANGLE · 2h

TikTok to block beauty filters over mental health concerns among the young

The embattled Chinese social media app TikTok has said over the coming weeks it’s going to start blocking beauty filters due to growing research that transforming one’s face from its reality causes anxiety and issues with self-esteem, adding to the mental health crisis affecting the young.

The Hill on MSN · 11h

TikTok rolling out age restrictions on beauty filters amid mental health concerns

TikTok announced Tuesday it will restrict the use of some appearance effects for users under 18 after teens and parents in a new study expressed concerns about the impact of beauty filters. The

Social media influencer arrested

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Social media influencer arrested after filming herself getting ready to steal from store using fake barcodes: Police

A 22-year-old social media influencer on TikTok with nearly 300,000 followers has been arrested after using fake barcodes to steal from Target, police said.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Florida social media influencer arrested after police say she filmed herself while shoplifting

Police say the influencer, who documented her life for almost 300,000 followers on TikTok, used fake bar codes to scan items while buying items.

Business Insider on MSN · 1d

A TikTok influencer was arrested after police say she flaunted stolen goods to her 360,000 followers

Florida police arrested a TikTok influencer with over 360,000 followers after they say she shared a video of her flaunting stolen items from Target.

Australia nears social media ban for children

PEDESTRIAN.TV · 2h

Queen Of Viral TikToks Jojo Siwa Says Australia’s Social Media Ban Could Be A ‘Beautiful Thing’

Influencer Anna Paul, also appearing at the TikTok Awards, told PEDESTRIAN.TV that while her younger self would have “hated” the ban, she is now of the mind that social media is “so bad for your mental health.” It comes as the Senate is expected to oversee the proposed bill today to decide whether it should become law.

Bloomberg L.P. on MSN · 2d

Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok and Google have heavily criticized Australian legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, setting the stage for a policy fight as the government tries to push the bill through parliament this week.

Crikey · 2d

Australia’s teen social media ban loophole means kids can still use TikTok and YouTube Shorts

The federal government says it wants to stop kids from using apps like TikTok. But its legislation won't protect children from the algorithm driving these platforms.

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Is TikTok's Coffee Loophole Diet Legit? Experts Unpack the Weight-Loss Hack

TikTok's coffee loophole diet is the latest weight-loss hack to make the rounds on social media. Here, dietitians weigh in on ...

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Most People Use TikTok for This One Reason

Why do you go on social media? Is it solely for entertainment, or maybe to connect with friends and family? A new study from ...

Ever-Growing USA on MSN2d

Why Blastup’s New Design and TikTok Services Make Social Media Growth Easier Than Ever

With social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram booming, standing out and gaining traction can be challenging. To meet ...

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Study: One in five young people spend a dangerous amount of time on TikTok, more than two hours a day

One in five young Spaniards spend more than two hours a day on TikTok and exceeds the recommended limits for the use of ...

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Social Media Understands That Glinda the Good Witch Wasn't in the Mood to Hear Dorothy Sing

Glinda's Reaction to Dorothy singing in 'The Wizard of Oz' has found new life on TikTok. Fans of 'Wicked' are not picking ...

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Driver licence, Digital ID can still be collected by social media companies under amended teen ban bill

Social media companies like TikTok and Meta will still be able to collect driver licences, passports and Digital ID to decide ...

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Romanian telecoms regulator calls for TikTok suspension pending election probe

The deputy head of Romania's telecoms regulator will start the official process of suspending social media platform TikTok ...

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Social media ban: screen time fix, magic wand or a waste of time?

This week on The Fin podcast, Paul Smith and Sam Buckingham-Jones on what the ban means for children and parents, and whether ...

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